Postdoctoral Fellow, IMET — Antibiotic Resistance & Pathogenesis

University of Maryland; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 63,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Baltimore invites applications for two Postdoctoral Fellows in the NIH-sponsored Chatterjee Laboratory to study antibiotic resistance in Staphylococcus aureus and its role in pathogenesis. Join a collaborative, cutting-edge program that advances understanding of bacterial virulence and resistance mechanisms.

Fellows will develop independent projects, publish in high-impact journals, and present findings at conferences, with opportunities for collaboration across

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in microbiology or a related field.
• Demonstrated success in mechanistic research in bacterial pathogenesis.
• Experience with Staphylococcus aureus or related Gram-positive bacteria is desirable.
• Ability to work independently, interpret datasets, and think critically.
• Strong collaborative skills and willingness to work within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead independent research projects.
• Publish in high-impact journals.
• Establish collaborations with investigators within and outside the institution.
• Present research findings at national and international conferences.

Skills

Independent work

Interpret datasets

Critical thinking

Collaborative skills

Education

Doctoral degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field

Job description

The University of Maryland Baltimore invites applications for two Postdoctoral Fellows in the NIH-sponsored Chatterjee Laboratory to study antibiotic resistance in Staphylococcus aureus and its role in pathogenesis. Join a collaborative, cutting-edge program that advances understanding of bacterial virulence and resistance mechanisms.

Fellows will develop independent projects, publish in high-impact journals, and present findings at conferences, with opportunities for collaboration across